Radio waves are part of the non-ionising electromagnetic spectrum. Over 50 years of scientific research has already been conducted into the possible health effects from radio communication systems including mobile phones, base stations and other
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AMTA has released the second edition of its spectrum policy paper. In the first edition released in November 2021, AMTA called for the Government to set a target of 8 GHz of spectrum to be assigned by 2030.In the second 2024 edition, AMTA
Read moreThe Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has created a new set of resources to help explain Electromagnetic Energy (EME) safety at eme.gov.au. This is to support the deployment of wireless
Read moreIf you need to purchase a new handset due to the 3G networks closures, here is some important information to guide your purchasing decision.Certain mobile phone devices may not allow emergency calling once the 3G networks close down.Your
Read moreAMTA CEO Louise Hyland took the stage on Tuesday, the 30th of April for the annual Commsday Summit, to discuss the transformative potential of 5G and the need for a cohesive National Mobile Tech Strategy. Read the full speech, titled "Accelerating
Read moreAMTA has released its latest publication highlighting key developments in the state of the science on Electromagnetic Energy (EME) and health research, mobile and wireless communications technology health and safety standards and related regulation
Read moreMobile network operators and infrastructure providers confront significant challenges when seeking to provide new and augmented mobile services into the growth areas of Australia’s capital cities and regional centres. Siting of new towers in
Read moreThe Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) today released details of its Pre-Federal Budget Submission, urging the Albanese Government to do more to accelerate adoption of 5G enabled technologies or risk realising critical economic
Read moreAll three mobile network operators have now closed their 3G networks.TPG Telecom/Vodafone has already switched off its 3G mobile network services as of January 2024. Telstra closed its 3G network in November 2024. Optus 3G closed in November
Read moreAMTA and the Australian mobile telecommunications industry welcomes the Federal Government’s budget announcement and the significant investments and initiatives to enhance digital connectivity across the nation.Fostering digital inclusion is
Read moreAMTA has released its latest publication highlighting key developments in the state of the science on Electromagnetic Energy (EME) and health research, mobile and wireless communications technology health and safety standards and related regulation
Read moreThe Australian mobile telecommunications industry is playing a leading role in the development of new international mobile safety standards. The latest 5G EME testing standards for base stations was recently agreed at the IEC meeting in Naples
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